Barriers to the provision of genetic services by primary care physicians: a systematic review of the literature
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- DOI: 10.1097/01.GIM.0000055201.16487.61
Barriers to the provision of genetic services by primary care physicians: a systematic review of the literature
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this literature review is to report primary care physicians' perceived barriers concerning the provision of genetic services.
Methods: Sixty-eight papers were identified in six electronic databases. Only publications classified as empirical studies (N = 18) were included in this review.
Results: Barriers identified most frequently in reviewed studies were inadequate knowledge of basic genetics, lack of detailed or updated family histories, lack of confidence, and lack of referral guidelines.
Conclusion: Although many primary care physicians perceive genetics as a low practice priority, they do report a need for educational programs in genetics, informational resources, and referral guidelines.
Comment in
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Fostering applications of genetics in primary care: what will it take?Genet Med. 2003 Mar-Apr;5(2):63-5. doi: 10.1097/01.GIM.0000056946.67707.67. Genet Med. 2003. PMID: 12644772 No abstract available.
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